The history of our world is marked by events that shaped, formed and even changed the way we do things.
Think of World War 1 and 2; the dark ages and the reformation; technological inventions like cars, planes, electricity and the cell phone; and pandemics like the Spanish flu and Covid19...
Another significant event in the history of our world is a census by a Roman Ceaser or Political leader. Just before Jesus' birth, the Bible tells us about a *world event* in Luk 2:1: "that all the world should be registered" - yes, censuses even happened in Bible times!
This caused Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, the city of David, to be registered there, because Joseph was of the house and lineage of David and this was their town to go to and register.
And lo and behold, it was this *world event* that caused Jesus to be born in Bethlehem and the promise was fulfilled from Mica 5:2 (NLT) in the old Testament.
"But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf." This was God's promise of the exact town where his Son would be born.
We can take comfort today that no matter what *world event* takes place, our footsteps are ordered by God. He can even use a world event to get you exactly where he wants you to be. He keeps us in the palm of His hands, and nothing can seperate us from His love. He is the one who will work all things for good for those who love him. Not even a world event can derail his plans for you!
Indeed God's plan is the best. He makes a way where there seems to be no plan. His Thoughts His ways are higher than our ways. May we trust in his plan for our lives. He will show us mighty things we do not know.
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